Iverson

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Iver, a Scandinavian personal name.

Etymology

From the Scandinavian personal name Iver combined with the patronymic suffix '-son'. Iver itself derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'bow warrior' or 'archer'.

About the Iverson Surname

A Scandinavian patronymic surname indicating descent from a man named Iver. The name spread throughout Scandinavia and to North America through immigration.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 25,000 bearers in the United States #739 most common surname
Rare Common

Common in Scandinavian countries and among Scandinavian diaspora communities.

Iverson Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Allen Iverson (basketball player) Anita Iverson (actress)

People with the Iverson Surname

Alfred Iverson

1798–1873 Hon. Hancock County, Georgia